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See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes, below.

GENERAL INDEX Airports, 42–43 Astronaut Memorial Plane- security procedures, 43–44 tarium and Observatory, transportation to/from, 43 332 A AA (American Automo- Air travel with kids, 36 , 192 bile Association), 64–65, Akershus Castle, 210 Atlanta Braves, 23, 236, 285 88, 247, 252 Aladdin’s Magic Carpet Ride, Atlantic Dance, 311 ABC Super Soap 235 ATMs (automated-teller Weekend, 26 Altamonte Mall, 292–293 machines), 18, 20, 58–59, Accommodations, 82–124. The Amazing Adventures of 175 See also Accommodations Spider-Man, 7, 257 Animal Kingdom, 224 Index The American Adventure, Disney–MGM Studios, 212 advantages of staying at 211 , 196 , American Automobile Islands of Adventure, 254 85–86 Association (AAA), 64–65, , 180 bed & breakfasts, 123–124 88, 247, 252 SeaWorld, 267 best bets, 10–12 American Express, 78 Auctions, 291 choosing a hotel and sav- traveler’s checks, 20 Audubon of Florida— ing money, 82 American Film Institute National Center for Cocoa Beach, 336–338 Showcase, 214 Birds of Prey, 286 condo or home rentals, 114 Amtrak, 46 Auggie’s Jammin’ Piano Bar, Daytona Beach, 346–349 Auto Train, 47 306 for disabled travelers, 30 senior discounts, 33 disadvantages of staying at for travelers with B aby care, 175 Walt Disney World, disabilities, 30 Animal Kingdom, 224 86–87 Anandapur, 229 Disney-MGM Studios, 212 family-friendly, 35 Angell & Phelps Chocolate Epcot, 196 frequent-stay clubs, 84 Factory (Daytona Beach), Islands of Adventure, 254 reservation services, 85 346 Magic Kingdom, 180 surfing for, 40 Anheuser-Busch Hospitality SeaWorld, 267 Tampa area, 324–326 Center, 272 Universal Studios Florida, tipping, 69 Animal Kingdom, 221–230 245 Adventure Express Tour, arriving in, 222, 224 Babysitters, 78 264, 266 Hidden Mickeys, 217 Backstage Magic, 201 Adventure Island, 314 hours, 224 Backstage Safari, 201 , 181–183 restaurants, 140–141 Back to the Future . . . The Adventurers Club, 302 services and facilities, Ride, 245–246 Affection Section, 229 224–225 Back to the Future—The Africa (Animal Kingdom), suggested itinerary, 175 Store, 250 228–229 COPYRIGHTEDticket prices, 224 MATERIALBallooning, 281 Air bag safety, 60–61 tip sheet, 224 at Goofy’s Airboating, 281 Animal Planet Live!, 245 Wiseacre Farm, 191 Airfares , 235 Baseball, 285 getting the best, 44–46 Aqua Seas Tour, 200 Baskerville’s, 306 for international visitors, 62 Arabian Nights, 298–299 Basketball, 285 surfing for, 38–40 Arena football, 284–285 Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Airlines, 42 Asia (Animal Kingdom), World, 294 bankruptcy and, 44 229–230 Bay Hill Invitational, 23 international, 62–63 Astronaut Hall of Fame, 334 Bayshore Boulevard, package deals, 49 Astronaut Memorial, 334 321–322 18_571532 Index.qxd 7/22/04 9:19 AM Page 363

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Beaches Islands of Adventure, 254 China (Epcot), 206 Daytona Beach, 343 Universal Studios Florida, Choice Hotels International the Space Coast, 334–336 245 Guest Privileges, 84 Beauty and the Beast Live Camp Jurassic, 260 Christmas at Walt Disney on Stage, 214 Camp Minnie-Mickey, World, 27 Bed-&-breakfasts (B&Bs), 227–228 Cigars, Ybor City, 323 123–124. See also Accom- Canada (Epcot), 205–206 , 188 modations; Accommoda- Canaveral National Cinderella’s Golden tions Index Seashore, 334–335 Carousel, 188 Beetlejuice’s Rock ‘n Roll Candlelight Procession, 27 Cinderella’s Surprise Graveyard Revue, 246 Cape Canaveral, 331–339 Celebration, 188 Behind the Seeds, 200–201 Capital One Florida Citrus Circle of Life, 201 Belz Factory Outlet World, Bowl, 22 Cirque du Soleil, 303 291–292 Capt. Jack’s, 281 CityJazz, 306–307 BET Soundstage, 302 Car assistance CityWalk, 304–308 Bicycling, 281, 321–322 Islands of Adventure, 254 Classical music, 297 Big River Grill & Brewing Universal Studios Florida, The Club at Firestone, 310 Works, 311 245 Clyde & Seamore Take Pirate Big Thunder Mountain Walt Disney World (WDW), Island, 267–268 Railroad, 183 176 Clydesdale Hamlet, 268 Bike Barn, 281, 282 Caribbean Tidepool, 271 Cocoa Beach, 331–339 Biketoberfest, 26 Caro-Seuss-El, 256 Cocoa Beach Pier, 335, 338 Bike Week, 23 Car-rental insurance, 29 Comedy Warehouse, 302 Blizzard Beach, 232–234 Carroll’s Cocoa Beach Surf- Concert halls and Blues Brothers, 249 ing School, 283 auditoriums, 295–296 Blue Water Balloons, 281 Car travel, 46–47, 76–77 Condo rentals, 114 Boating, 281 Amtrak’s Auto Train, 47 Conservation Station, 229 Boat tours and cruises, 93 for international visitors, Consolidators, 46 Daytona Beach, 343 60–63 Consulates, 65 Disney cruise packages, Castaway Creek, 231 Cooking programs for 49–50 Catastrophe Canyon, 214 children, 142 Winter Park, 287 The Cat in the Hat, 256 , 184 Bob Marley—A Tribute Celebration, 74, 290 Cranium Command, 205 to Freedom, 306 Celebration Golf Club, 283 Credit cards, 18, 58–59 Body Wars, 204–205 Celebrity 5 & 10, 221 Cricketers Arms Pub, 308 Boggy Creek Airboat Rides, Cellphones, 41 Cross Country Creek, 233 281 Central Florida Zoo, Cruise lines, Tampa, 322 The Boneyard, 226 279–280 Curious George Goes to Bongo’s Cuban Café, 304 Central Reservations Office Town, 249 Books, recommended, 50–51 (CRO), Walt Disney Customs regulations, 56–57 Breakfast buffets, 161 World, 87 CyberSpace Mountain, 235 Brevard Zoo, 332 Centro Ybor, 321, 323, 330 Britannia Square, 210 Champions, 311 D ance performances, 296 British Invasion, 210 Champions Gate, 283 A Day in the Park with Bucket shops, 46 Channelside at Garrison Barney, 246 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Seaport, 323 Daytona Beach, 339–351 314–315, 318–319 Character Greeting Trails, accommodations, 346–349 accommodations near, 324 227 beaches, 343 restaurants near, 326–327 Charles Hosmer Morse museums and attractions, shuttle service, 264 Museum of American Art, 344–346 Business hours, 65, 78 286–287 nightlife, 351 Bus travel, 64, 77 Childcare programs, 97. See outdoor activities, 343–344 ’s Space also Baby care transportation, 340, 342 Ranger Spin, 192 Children, families with. See traveling to, 340 also Lost children visitor information, 340 C alendar of events, best hotels for, 10 Daytona Cubs, 344 22–27 best restaurants for, 12 Daytona Flea & Farmer’s Cameras and film, 176 cooking programs, 142 Market, 346 Animal Kingdom, 224 information and resources, Daytona International Epcot, 196 33–37 Speedway/DAYTONA USA, restaurants, 126, 143 342 18_571532 Index.qxd 7/22/04 9:19 AM Page 364

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Dinner theater, 297–300 Downtown Disney, 73–74 Dinoland U.S.A., 226–227 restaurant, 146 F actory outlets, 291–292 Dinosaur, 226 shopping, 290 Families with children. See Disabilities, travelers with, Downtown Orlando, 74 also Lost children 30–32 accommodations, 124 best hotels for, 10 Islands of Adventure, 254 nightlife and best restaurants for, 12 Universal Studios Florida, entertainment, 308–310 cooking programs, 142 242 shopping, 293–294 information and resources, Walt Disney World (WDW), Dragon Legend Acrobats, 33–37 176–177 206 restaurants, 126, 143 Discover the Stories Behind Drinking and driving, 61 Family Magic Tour, 200 the Magic, 220 Drinking laws, 65 Fantasia Fairways, 234–235 Discovery Cove, 10, 272–273 Driver’s licenses, foreign, 55 Fantasia Gardens Miniature Discovery Island, 225–226 Driving safety, 60–62 Golf, 234 Discovery Island Trails, 225 Dr. Phillips CineDome, 280 Fantasmic!, 215 Disney characters, dining Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw , 188–191 with, 163–165 Falls, 258–259 Fantasy of Flight, 286 Disney Cruise Line, 49–50 Dueling Dragons, 7, 261 Farmer’s market, 293 Disney dollars, 20 Dumbo the Flying Elephant, FASTPASS, 171 Disney Earport, 72 188–189 Fax machines, 68 Disney–MGM Studios, Festival of the Lion King, 6, 212–221 E arthquake—The Big 227–228 Backlot Tour, 214 One, 246–247 Fez House, 209 Hidden Mickeys, 217 Ecotours, 336 Fievel’s Playland, 249 hours, 212 Eighth Voyage of Sindbad, Figment, 199 major attractions and 262 Film, flying with, 45 shows, 214–220 8 Seconds, 308–309 Films, 296–297 parades, playgrounds and 8Trax, 302 First aid more, 220–221 Electricity, 65 Animal Kingdom, 224 restaurants, 137–140 Ellen’s Energy Adventure, Disney-MGM Studios, 212 services and facilities, 203–204 Epcot, 196 212, 214 El Rio del Tiempo, 209 Islands of Adventure, 254 suggested itinerary, Embassies and Magic Kingdom, 180 174–175 consulates, 65 SeaWorld, 267 ticket prices, 212 Emergencies, 65–66, 79 Universal Studios Florida, DisneyQuest, 235 The Enchanted Tiki Room, 245 Disney’s Fort Wilderness 181–182 Walt Disney World (WDW), Resort and Campground, Entry requirements for inter- 176 282 national visitors, 52–54 Fishing, 281–282, 336 Disney’s River Country, 234 Enzian Theater, 296–297 Daytona Beach, 343–344 Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Din- Epcot, 6, 195–211 FlexTicket, 237–238, 264, ner Show, 298 Hidden Mickeys, 216–217 279 Disney Stars and Motor hours, 196 Flights of Wonder, 229 Cars, 220 restaurants, 130, 132–135 Florida Aquarium, 319–320 Disney’s West Side services and facilities, 196 Florida Citrus Bowl, 295 nightlife and entertainment, suggested itineraries, Florida Film Festival, 24–25 304 173–174 Florida Mall, 293 restaurants, 146–147 ticket prices, 196 Florida Symphony Youth Disney’s Wide World Of Epcot DiveQuest, 202 Orchestra, 297 Sports, 236 Epcot International Flower Flying Tigers Warbird Disney Vacation Club, 116 and Garden Festival, 24 Restoration Museum, 274 Disney Welcome Center, 72 Epcot International Food & Flying Unicorn, 262 Doctor Doom’s Fearfall, 257 Wine Festival, 26 Food Rocks, 201 Doctors and dentists, 78 E-Ride Nights, 192 Foreign visitors, 52–69 Dolly Parton’s Dixie ESPN Sports, 311 car travel, 60–62 Stampede, 299 E.T. Adventure, 247 entry requirements, 52–54 Dolphin Lobby Bar, 306 E.T.’s Toy Closet and Photo getting to and around the Donald’s Boat (S.S. Miss Spot, 250 U.S., 62–64 Daisy), 191 Extreme Ghost-busters: The insurance, 57–58 Downbeat Jazz Hall of Fame, Great Fright Way, 244 money matters, 58–59 306 safety, 59–61 Forever Florida, 280 18_571532 Index.qxd 7/22/04 9:19 AM Page 365

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France (Epcot), 206–207 Height restrictions, 36 money matters, 58–59 Frequent-flier clubs, 46 Henry B. Plant Museum, 320 safety, 59–61 Frequent-stay clubs, hotel Heritage Manor Gifts, 211 Internet access, 40–41 chains’, 84 Hidden Mickeys, 216 Walt Disney World (WDW), Frommers.com, 39 Hidden Treasures of World 176 Frommer’s Ratings for the Showcase, 200 Internet Zone, 199 rides, 180 Highways, 72–73 Invasion! An ExtraTERRORes- , 183–187 Hiking, 282 trial Alien Encounter, 235 Frontierland Shootin’ Hilton Honors Worldwide, 84 I-Ride Trolley, 75 Arcade, 185 Holidays, 66 Islands of Adventure, Full Moon Saloon, 310 Holidays Around the 251–263 Funday Discovery Tours, 336 World, 27 best days to visit, 254 Future Cars, 199 Holy Land Experience, driving to, 251 Future World, 198–205 276–277 hours, 252 Home rentals, 114 parking, 251 G ardens of the World, Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical planning your visit, 254 200 Revue, 297–298 restaurants, 263 Gasoline, 66 Horseback riding, 282 services and facilities, Gator Jumparoo, 274 Daytona Beach, 344 254–255 Gatorland, 6, 274, 292 Horsedrawn carriage rides, shopping, 260, 262–263 Gator Wrestlin’, 274 282 suggested itineraries, 255 Gay and lesbian travelers, Hospitals, 78–79 ticket prices, 251 37–38 House of Blues, 304 for visitors with special nightspots, 310 House of Innoventions, 199 needs, 254 Gay Weekend, 24 Houston Astros, 23 websites, 254 Germany (Epcot), 207 Hyatt Hotel’s Gold (Epcot), 207 Golf, 283, 322 Passport, 84 It’s a Small World, 189 Daytona Beach, 344 It’s Tough to Be a Bug!, Northeast Florida, 336 I f I Ran the Zoo, 256 225–226 Golfpac, 283 IllumiNations, 211 Gooding’s Supermarkets, Imagination, 199 J ai alai, 285–286 109 Immigration and customs Japan (Epcot), 208–209 Goofy’s Country Dancin’ clearance, 62 Jaws, 247 Jamboree, 185–186 Impressions de , 207 Jellyrolls, 311 Grand Adventures in Incredible Hulk Coaster, Jetty Park, 335–337 Cooking, 142 7, 258 Jim Henson’s Muppet*Vision Grand Lakes Resort, 1 Independence Day, 25 3-D, 217–218 The Great Movie Ride, Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Jimmy Buffett’s 215–216 Spectacular, 216–217 Margaritaville, 307 Greyhound, for travelers In-line skating, 321–322 Jimmy Neutron’s Nicktoon with disabilities, 31 Innoventions East and West, Blast, 3, 247 The groove, 307 199 Jogging, 282, 321–322 Innoventions West, 199 John F. Kennedy Space H abitat Habit!, 229 Insurance, 28–29 Center, 332–334 Halifax Historical Museum car-rental, 29 Journey into Your (Daytona Beach), 344–345 for international visitors, Imagination, 199 Hall of Presidents, 187 57–58 Journey to Atlantis, 264, 268 Halloween Horror Nights, 25 International Drive area Jungle Crocs of the World, Hanna-Barbera Store, 250 (Hwy. 536; I-Drive), 74 274 Hard Rock Live, 307 accommodations, 115–123 , 182 Hard Rock Vault, 279 attractions, 276–279 Jurassic Park, 259–261 Harley Davidson Store restaurants, 152–157 Jurassic Park Discovery (Daytona Beach), 346 shopping, 290–291 Center, 260 Harmony Barber Shop, 182 visitor information, 16 Jurassic Park River Harry P. Leu Gardens, 280 International Food & Wine Adventure, 260–261 Haunted Mansion, 187–188 Festival (Epcot), 206 Hayrides, 282 International visitors, 52–69 K ali River Rapids, Health concerns, 29 car travel, 60–62 229–230 Health insurance, 28 entry requirements, 52–54 Kat ‘N’ Kaboodle, 268, 272 for international getting to and around the Kennedy Space Center, 72, visitors, 57 U.S., 62–64 332–334 insurance, 57–58 18_571532 Index.qxd 7/22/04 9:19 AM Page 366

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Kennels, 79 Lost-luggage insurance, Meet the Marvel Super Ketchakiddie Creek, 231 28–29 Heroes, 257 Keys to the Kingdom, 201 Lowry Park Zoo, 320 Melt-Away Bay, 233 Key West at SeaWorld, 268 Lucy, A Tribute, 249 Men in Black, 244 Key West Dolphin Fest, 268 Lucy and Ricky, 244 Men in Black Alien Attack, KidsTown, 280 Lymmo, 308 247–248 Kilimanjaro Safaris, 228 Merritt Island National Kimono’s, 306 Macy’s Holiday Parade, 27 Wildlife Refuge, 335 Kissimmee, 74 , 189 Me Ship, The Olive, 259 accommodations, 110–115 Maelstrom, 210 Mexico (Brisbane), 209 attractions, 274, 276 Magical Gatherings, 1 Mickey’s & Minnie’s Country shopping, 291 Magic Behind Our Steam Houses, 191 Kissimmee–St. Cloud Trains, 200 Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Convention & Visitors Magic Carpets of Aladdin, Parade, 230 Bureau, 70, 72 182 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Kraken, 7, 264, 269 Magic Kingdom, 177–195 Halloween Party, 26 arriving in, 177, 180 Mickey’s PhilharMagic L a Casita, 321 E-Ride Nights, 192 Orchestra, 2, 166, 189–190 Lake Buena Vista, 74 Hidden Mickeys, 216 Mickey’s Toontown Fair, accommodations, “official” parades, fireworks and 191, 194 hotels, 102 entertainment, 194–195 Mickey’s Very Merry Christ- other hotels, 105–110 restaurants, 135–137 mas Party, 27 restaurants, 145–149 services and facilities in, Mighty Ducks Pinball Slam, Lake Buena Vista Factory 180 235 Stores, 292 suggested itineraries, 172 Miniature golf, 234–235 Lakeside Inn, 294 Magic of Disney Animation, Mission: Space, 2, 166, 202 , 200–201 218 Mitsukoshi Department Land of Many Faces, 206 Maharajah Jungle Trek, 230 Store, 209 Languages, 66 Mail and post offices, 66–67 Mogul Mania, 233 Latin Quarter, 307 Main Street, U.S.A., 181 Money matters, 18–21 Laughing Kookaburra Good Main Street Vehicles, 181 for international visitors, Time Bar, 306 Makahiki Luau, 272 58–59 Legal aid, 66 Making of Me, 204 Moriarty’s Pub, 306 Liberty Square, 187–188 Mall at Millenia, 293 Morocco (Epcot), 209 Liberty Square Riverboat, Malls, 292–293 MOSI (Museum of Science 188 Manatees: The Last and Industry), 320 The Living Seas, 202 Generation?, 269 Motion, 304 , 200 Mannequins Dance Palace, Motorcycles, 63–64, 77 Lockers, 79 302–303 Motown Cafe Orlando, 307 Animal Kingdom, 224 The Many Adventures of Mount Dora, 294 Disney-MGM Studios, 212 Winnie the Pooh, 189 Movies, 296–297 Epcot, 196 Mardi Gras at Universal Multi-Sports Experience, 236 Islands of Adventure, Orlando, 23 Museum of Arts and 254–255 Mariachi Cobre, 209 Sciences (Daytona SeaWorld, 267 Marine Mammal Keeper Beach), 345 Universal Studios Florida, Experience, 270 Mystic Fountain, 262 245 Marine Science Center Lori Wilson Park, 335 (Daytona Beach), 345 N ASCAR Café, 308 Lost and found, 79–80 Marriages, 48 Nature Conservancy’s Disney Lost children, 35, 79 Marriott Rewards Wilderness Preserve, 282 Animal Kingdom, 224 program, 84 NBA City, 308 Disney-MGM Studios, 212 Marvel Super Hero Island, Neighborhoods, Orlando, Epcot, 196 257–258 73–74 Islands of Adventure, 255 Matsuriza, 209 Newspapers and magazines, Magic Kingdom, 180 Medical insurance, 28 67, 80 SeaWorld, 267 for international New York Yankees, 322–323 Universal Studios Florida, visitors, 57 Nickelodeon Studios, 248 245 Medical requirements for Nightlife and entertainment, Walt Disney World (WDW), entry, 54–55 3, 295–311 176 Medicine’s New Vision, 199 CityWalk, 304–308 The Lost Continent, 261–262 Medieval Times, 299 Daytona Beach, 351 dinner theater, 297–300 18_571532 Index.qxd 7/22/04 9:19 AM Page 367

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Downtown Orlando, Orlando Youth Theatre, 296 , 182 308–310 Outdoor activities Pirates of the Caribbean: gay and lesbian, 310 Daytona Beach, 343–344 Battle for Buccaneer Gold, performing arts, 295–297 Orlando area, 281–284 235 the Space Coast, 339 the Space Coast, 336 Playalinda Beach, 335 Walt Disney World (WDW), Outer Rim, 306 Playhouse Disney—Live 300–304 on Stage!, 218 Night of Joy, 25 P acific Point Preserve, Plaza de Los Amigos, 209 Northwest Mercantile, 206 271 Pleasure Island, 301–304 Norway (Epcot), 210 Package deals, 47–50, 87–88 restaurants, 145–146 Package pickup The Pleasure Island Jazz O asis, The, 225 Animal Kingdom, 224 Company, 303 O Canada!, 206 Disney-MGM Studios, 214 Pocahontas and Her Forest Ocean Deck Restaurant & Epcot, 196 Friends, 228 Beach Club (Daytona Magic Kingdom, 180 Pointe Orlando, 290–291 Beach), 351 Walt Disney World (WDW), Ponce de León Inlet Light- Oceanfront Bandshell 176 house & Museum (Daytona (Daytona Beach), 351 Packing tips, 35 Beach), 345–346 Odyssea, 269 Pangani Forest Exploration Ponce Inlet, 343 Official All-Star Café, 311 Trail, 229 Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Off Kilter, 206 Parasailing, 283 Barges, 259 Old Fashioned Airboat Rides, Parking Port of Entry, 256 281 Disney-MGM Studios, 214 Poseidon’s Fury, 262 Old Hyde Park Village, 323 Islands of Adventure, 251 Post offices, 80 One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, SeaWorld, 264 Primeval Whirl, 226–227 Blue Fish, 257 Universal Studios Florida, A Pro Bass Guide Service, 123 Math Avenue, 281 238 282 Opera, 296 Walt Disney World (WDW), Pteranodon Flyers, 261 Orange Blossom Balloons, 176 281 Ybor City, 330 Q uint’s Nautical Orange Blossom Indian River Parliament House, 310 Treasures, 251 Citrus, 292 Passport information, 55–56 Orange County National, Pat O’Brien’s, 308 R adio, 67 283 Peabody Auditorium Radio Disney, 219 Orlando Ballet, 296 (Daytona Beach), 351 Rafiki’s Planet Watch, 229 Orlando Ghost Tours, 309 Peabody Ducks, 277–278 Raymond James Stadium, Orlando International Penguin Encounter, 269 331 Airport, 42 Performing arts, 295–297 , 206 visitor information, 72 Daytona Beach, 351 Renninger’s Antique Center Orlando International Fringe Tampa, 330–331 and Farmer’s Market, 294 Festival, 24 Pet care Restaurants, 125–165. See Orlando Jai Alai, 285 Animal Kingdom, 225 also Restaurant Index Orlando Magic, 25, 285 Disney-MGM Studios, 214 best bets, 12–14 Orlando Museum of Art, 280 Epcot, 196 Cocoa Beach area, Orlando Opera Company, Islands of Adventure, 255 338–339 296 Magic Kingdom, 181 by cuisine, 126–129 Orlando/Orange County Con- SeaWorld, 267 Daytona Beach, 349–351 vention & Visitors Bureau Universal Studios Florida, with Disney characters, (Orlando CVB), 70 242, 245 163–165 Orlando Philharmonic Walt Disney World (WDW), fast-food, 162 Orchestra, 297 176 International Drive Area, Orlando Predators, 284–285 Peter Pan’s Flight, 190 152–157 Orlando Premium Outlets, Petrol, 66 Islands of Adventure, 263 292 Pets Ahoy!, 269 Lake Buena Vista, 145–149 Orlando Rays, 24, 285 Pharmacies, 80 priority seating at WDW Orlando Sanford Interna- Photography, 80 restaurants, 125–126 tional Airport, 42–43 Pin buying, collecting, and SeaWorld, 267 Orlando Science Center, 280 trading, 227 Tampa area, 326–330 Orlando Sentinel, 18 Pioneer Hall, 282 tipping, 69 Orlando–UCF Shakespeare Pirates Dinner Adventure, Universal Orlando, Festival, 296 300 149–152, 250, 263 Orlando Watersports Complex, 284 18_571532 Index.qxd 7/22/04 9:19 AM Page 368

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Restrooms, 69 Shamu Rocks America, 271 Star Tours, 219 Revenge of the Mummy, 248 Shamu’s Happy Harbor, 271 Starwood Hotels Preferred Richard Petty Driving Share a Dream Come True Guest program, 84 Experience, 236 Parade, 195 Stitch’s Great Escape!, Richard Petty Driving Experi- Shark Encounter, 271 191–192 ence Ride-Along Program, Shark Reef, 231 Storm Force Accelatron, 258 342 Sharks Deep Dive, 270 Stroller rentals, 37 Rico and Roza’s Musical Shipping packages home, Animal Kingdom, 225 Feast, 269–270, 272 290 Disney-MGM Studios, 214 Ride-Share program (WDW), Shopping, 288–294 Epcot, 196 186 Daytona Beach, 346 Islands of Adventure, 255 Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Disney-MGM Studios, 221 Magic Kingdom, 181 Odditorium, 278 Downtown Orlando, SeaWorld, 267 Rock ‘n’ Roll Beach Club, 303 293–294 Universal Studios Florida, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, Epcot, 205, 208 245 7, 174, 218 Islands of Adventure, 260, Walt Disney World (WDW), Ron Jons Surf Shop, 294 262–263 176 Runoff Rapids, 233 Kissimmee, 291 Summit Plummet, 7, 234 Magic Kingdom, 181, 183, Surfing, 283–284 S afety, 80–81 187, 188, 190, 191, 194 Northeast Florida, 336 for international visitors, SeaWorld, 272 Swimming, 284 59–61 shipping packages home, , 183 Sak Comedy Lab, 309–310 290 Sammy Duvall Watersports Tampa, 323 T abu, 310 Centre, 283, 284 Universal Studios Florida, Tampa, 312–331 Sarita and Rico, 244 249–251 accommodations, 324 Scenic Boat Tour, 287 Winter Park, 291 museums, 320–321 Science City, 280–281 Shrek 4-D, 2–3, 248 nightlife, 330–331 Seaside Music Theater Sidewalk Art Festival, 24 outdoor activities, 321–323 (Daytona Beach), 351 Silver Screen Collectibles, restaurants, 326–330 Seasons, 21–22 251 shopping, 323 Seat belts, 60 Silver Spurs Rodeo, 23 theme and animal parks, SeaWorld, 3, 10, 264–273 Six Continents Hotels Prior- 314–320 age-appropriate activities, ity Club, 84 transportation, 313–314 266 Ski-Patrol Training Camp, traveling to, 313 best days to visit, 266 233 visitor information, 313 best time of year to visit, Skull Kingdom, 278 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 266 Sleuths Mystery Dinner 236, 322 budgeting your time, Show, 300 Tampa Bay Downs, 323 266–267 Slush Gusher, 234 Tampa Bay Lightning, 322 driving to, 264 Smoking, 67, 134 Tampa Bay Performing Arts for guests with Snow Stormers, 234 Center, 330 disabilities, 32 Snow White’s Scary Tampa Museum of Art, hours, 266 Adventures, 190 320–321 package deals, 48, 88 Soarin’, 201–202 Tampa Theatre, 330 parking, 264 Songmaker, 235 Tampa Yankees, 323 restaurants, 267 Sounds Dangerous Starring Tarzan Rocks!, 227 services and facilities, 267 Drew Carey, 219 Taxes, 67, 81 shopping, 272 Southern Nights, 310 Taxis, 78 shuttle service, 264 The Space Coast, 331–339 TD Waterhouse Centre, ticket prices, 264 , 192–193 295–296 tours, 34 , 202–203 Teamboat Springs, 234 visitor information, 15, 266 Spas, 7, 10, 198 Telegraph and telex for visitors with special Spectator sports services, 68 needs, 266 Daytona Beach, 344 Telephone, 67–68, 81 websites, 266 Orlando area, 284–286 Television, 67 Second Hand Rose, 250 Tampa, 322 Temperatures, average, 22 Senior travel, 32–33 SpectroMagic, 194–195 Tennis, 284, 323 Seuss Landing, 256 Speed limits, 60 Terminator 2: 3-D Battle Shamu: Close Up!, 270–271 , 186 Across Time, 249 Shamu Adventure, 270 Sports bars, 311 Test the Limits Lab, 199 18_571532 Index.qxd 7/22/04 9:19 AM Page 369

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Test Track, 203 Theater, 296 U nited Kingdom (Epcot), Wakeboarding, 284 dinner, 297–300 210–211 Walt Disney’s Carousel of Theatre Downtown, 296 Universal Express, 238 Progress, 194 Thelonious Monk Institute of Universal Horror Make-Up Walt Disney World (WDW), 73 Jazz, 306 Show, 249 accommodations, 88–101 3-D Honey, I Shrunk the Universal Orlando, 6 best days to visit, 170 Audience, 199 for guests with disabilities, best time of year to visit, Ticket prices 31–32 170 Animal Kingdom, 224 package deals, 48, 88 dinner theater, 297–300 Disney-MGM Studios, 212 restaurants, 149–152 driving from the airport Epcot, 196 visitor information, 15, 18 to, 43 Islands of Adventure, 251 what’s new in, 2–3 driving to, 167–168 SeaWorld, 264 Universal Orlando Guest FASTPASS reservation Universal Studios Florida, Services, 242 system, 171 238–239, 242 Universal Studios Florida, for guests with Tike’s Peak, 234 237–251 disabilities, 31 The Timekeeper, 193 attractions, 245–250 for international visitors, 53 Timeshare resorts, 116 best days to visit, 243 itineraries for each day, Time zones, 68, 81 best time of year to visit, 170–171 Tipping, 69 242–243 nightlife and entertain- Tips boards, Walt Disney characters, 243–244 ment, 300–304 World (WDW), 176 driving to, 238 operating hours, 169 Titanic—Ship of Dreams, 278 hours, 242 parking, 168 Toboggan Racers, 234 itinerary, 243–244 planning your visit, 170 Toilets, public, 69 parking, 238 red alert checklist, 16–17 , 191–194 pet care, 242 restaurants, 129–145 Tomorrowland Indy planning your visit to, 242 priority seating at, Speedway, 193 restaurants, 250 125–126 Tomorrowland Transit services and facilities, services and facilities in the Authority, 193 244–245 parks, 175–177 , 186 shopping, 249–251 special tours, 200–201 Toon Lagoon, 258–259 ticket prices, 238–239, 242 suggested itineraries, Toon Lagoon Beach Bash, for visitors with special 171–175 259 needs, 242 suggestions for fewer Trainer for a Day program, websites, 242 headaches, 184–185 271, 276 Universal Studios Store, 251 tickets, 168–169 Train travel, 46–47, 64 Orlando International transportation, 75–78, 86 Transportation, 75–78 Airport, 72 for travelers with Daytona Beach, 340, 342 Universe of Energy, 203 disabilities, 176–177 for disabled travelers, University Store, 294 visitor information, 15–18 30–31 U.S.A.—The American in advance, 166–167 the Space Coast, 331–332 Adventure, 211 Walt Disney World Festival Traveler’s checks, 20–21, 58 USF Sun Dome, 331 of the Masters, 26 Traveling to Orlando, 42–47 Walt Disney World Golf Travel insurance, 28–29 V ideo, flying with, 45 Classic, 26 Treasures of Morocco, 209 Video Games of Tomorrow, Walt Disney World Tree of Life, 222, 225 199 Marathon, 22–23 Triceratops Discovery Trail, Villas of Grand Cypress, 283 Walt Disney World New 261 Villas of Grand Cypresses’ Year’s Eve Celebration, 27 TriceraTop Spin, 227 Equestrian Center, 282 Walt Disney World Railroad, Trip-cancellation VIP tours (Universal Studios 181 insurance, 28 Florida), 239, 242 Walt Disney World Trans- Tropical Rain Forest, 272 Visitor information, 15–18, portation System, Tropical Reef, 271–272 70, 72 75–78, 86 Twilight Zone Tower of abroad, 52 Walt Disney World Travel Terror, 7, 219 Daytona Beach, 340 Company, 87 Twister . . . Ride It Out, 249 the Space Coast, 331 Warbird Adventures, 274 Typhoon Lagoon, 230–232 Voyage of the Little The Waterfront, 3 Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool, Mermaid, 220 Water Mania, 276 231 Water parks, Disney, 230–234 18_571532 Index.qxd 7/22/04 9:19 AM Page 370

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Water-skiing, 284 Ybor City Ghost Walks, 321 Disney’s Coronado Springs Water Slides Humunga Ybor City State Museum, 321 Resort, 30, 98 Kowabunga, 231–232 YMCA Aquatic Center, 284 Disney’s Fort Wilderness Watersports, Daytona Beach, Yong Feng Shangdian Shop- Resort & Campground, 344 ping Gallery, 206 10, 101 Water Works, 231 Yuletide Fantasy, 201 Disney’s Grand Floridian Weather, 22 Resort & Spa, 11, 93 Weather forecasts, 81 Z oos Disney’s Old Key West Websites Brevard Zoo, 332 Resort, 93–94 best, 13 Central Florida Zoo, Disney’s Polynesian Resort, for international visitors, 54 279–280 11, 94 Islands of Adventure, 254 Lowry Park Zoo, 320 Disney’s Pop Century Resort, SeaWorld, 266 Zora Neale Hurston Festival 1, 10, 100–101 for ticket purchases, 20 (Eatonville), 23 Disney’s Port Orleans French travel agencies, 49 Quarter, 1, 10, 98 traveler’s toolbox, 41 Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Universal Studios Florida, ACCOMMODATIONS 10, 96–97 242 Adam’s Mark Daytona Beach Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, visitor information, 15–18 Resort, 347 11, 94 Weddings at WDW, 48 AmeriSuites (Tampa), 324 DoubleTree Guest Suites, Western Union, 80 AmeriSuites Universal, 103–104 Wet ‘n Wild, 278–279 119–120 DoubleTree Guest Suites “What If “ labs, 199 Baymont Inn & Suites (Tampa), 324 Wheelchair accessibility, (Tampa), 324 DoubleTree Hotel Cocoa 30–32 Beach Club Villas, 89 Beach Oceanfront, 337 Wheelchair rentals, 30 Best Western All Suites The Doubletree Resort Animal Kingdom, 225 Hotel (Tampa), 325 Orlando-Villas at Main- Disney-MGM Studios, 214 Best Western Lake Buena gate, 10, 110 Epcot, 196 Vista Hotel, 103 Embassy Suites Hotel, 120 Islands of Adventure, 255 The Caribe Royale, 10, 121 Embassy Suites Hotel and Magic Kingdom, 181 Celebration Hotel, 110, 112 Conference Center SeaWorld, 267 Comfort Suites Maingate at (Tampa), 324 Universal Studios Florida, Formosa Gardens, Fairfield Inn International 245 112–113 Drive, 10, 122 Walt Disney World (WDW), Comfort Suites Maingate Gaylord Palms, 11, 105–106 176 East, 112 Grosvenor Resort, 104 White Heron Castle, 208 Courtyard at Lake Lucerne, Hampton Inn at Universal White-Water Rides, 232 123 Studios, 121 Who Wants to Be a Courtyard by Marriott Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach, Millionaire—Play It!, 220 (Cocoa Beach), 337 337 Wide World of Sports Crowne Plaza Orlando- Hampton Inn Lake Buena Complex, 284 Universal, 116, 118 Vista, 110 Wild Arctic, 271 Daytona Beach Hilton Hampton Inn Maingate Winter Park, 74, 286–287 Oceanfront Resort, 347 West, 10, 113 shopping, 291 Disney’s All-Star Movies Hard Rock Hotel, 11, 118 Winter Summerland, 235 Resort, 10, 99 Hawthorn Suites Lake Buena Wishes, 2, 194 Disney’s All-Star Music Vista, 108 Wonderland Tea Party, 142 Resort, 10, 100 Hilton Cocoa Beach Wonders of Life, 204–205 Disney’s All-Star Sports Oceanfront, 337 Woody Woodpecker’s Nut- Resort, 10, 100 Hilton Garden Inn (Ybor house Coaster, 249 Disney’s Animal Kingdom City), 326 World Center of Racing Visi- Lodge, 96 Hilton Garden Inn Daytona tors Center (Daytona Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Beach Airport, 347 Beach), 342 11, 88–89 Hilton Resort, 104–105 A World of Orchids, 276 Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, Holiday Inn & Suites Main- World Showcase, 205–211 89, 92 gate East, 114 Disney’s BoardWalk Villas, 92 Holiday Inn Family Suites X S Orlando, 279 Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, 1–2, 10, 108 Resort, 97–98 Holiday Inn in The Walt Y akitori House, 208 Disney’s Contemporary Disney Resort, 103 Ybor City, 321 Resort, 11, 92 Holiday Inn—In The Walt accommodations, 326 Disney World Resort, 2 restaurants, 329–330 18_571532 Index.qxd 7/22/04 9:19 AM Page 371

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Holiday Inn Nikki Bird Shoreline All Suites Inn & Bubbalou’s Bodacious BBQ, Resort, 112 Cabana Colony Cottages 13, 163 Holiday Inn Riverside- (Daytona Beach), 348 Buca di Beppo (Daytona Kennedy Space Center, Sierra Suites Orlando Con- Beach), 349 332 vention Center, 122 Cafe Don José, 327 Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort SpringHill Suites Orlando Café Tu Tu Tango, 14, 156 Lake Buena Vista, 108–109 Convention Center, 122 California Grill, 14, 143 Homewood Suites Orlando, Staybridge Suites, 119 Cantina de San Angel, 134 109 Staybridge Suites Lake Cape May Café, 144, 164 Hotel Royal Plaza, 105 Buena Vista, 10, 109–110 Carmine’s Restaurant & Bar, Howard Johnson Hotel Near Tampa Marriott Waterside 329–330 Busch Gardens Maingate, Hotel and Marina, Castaway, 328 324 325–326 The Cellar (Daytona Beach), Hyatt Regency Grand Thurston House, 123 350 Cypress Resort, 11, 106 Veranda Bed & Breakfast, Charlie’s Lobster House, 154 Hyatt Regency Tampa, 325 123–124 Chef Mickey’s, 12, 164 The Inn at Cocoa Beach, Vero Beach Resort, 100 Chefs de France, 130 337–338 The Villa Bed & Breakfast Christini’s, 14, 154–155 J. W. Marriott Orlando, 120 (Daytona Beach), 348–349 Cinderella’s Royal Table, La Quinta Inn & Suites Villas at Disney’s Wilderness 135–136, 164 (Tampa), 324 Lodge, 97 Circus McGurkus Cafe La Quinta Inn & Suites Con- Villas of Grand Cypress, Stoopendous, 263 vention Center, 121 11, 106–107 Citricos, 141 La Quinta Inn Lakeside, Walt Disney World Dolphin, Columbia, 329 10–11, 114–115 11, 94–95 Comic Strip Café, 263 Marriott’s Orlando World Walt Disney World Swan, Coral Reef, 130 Center, 11, 107 95–96 Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café, Marriott Village at Little Westin Grand Bohemian, 124 136 Lake Bryan, 107 Windsor Palms Resort, 114 The Crab House, 148–149 Ocean Walk Resort (Daytona Wyndham Orlando Resort, Crystal Palace Buffet Winnie Beach), 347 121 the Pooh, 12, 164 Old Salty’s Inn, 347–348 Wyndham Palace Resort, The Dancing Avocado Omni Orlando Resort, 113 102–103 Kitchen (Daytona Beach), Peabody Orlando, 11, 14, 115 350 The Plaza Resort & Spa Delfino Riviera, 150 (Daytona Beach), 348 RESTAURANTS Dexter’s at Thornton Park, Portofino Bay Hotel, 11, 116 Akershus, 133 161 Quality Suites Maingate Arabian Nights, 298–299 Dine with Shamu, 267 East, 110 Arthur’s 27, 12, 147–148 Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stam- Radisson Barcelo Hotel, Artist Point, 14, 142–143 pede Dinner & Show, 121–122 Atlantis, 14, 152, 154 3, 299 Radisson Hotel Universal Bahama Breeze, 156 Donald’s Prehistoric Break- Orlando, 122 Bella’s Italian Cafe, 328–329 fastosaurus Donald, Goofy, Radisson Resort at the Port, Bernard’s Surf/Fischer’s and Pluto, 164 336–337 Seafood Bar & Grill Down the Hatch (Daytona Radisson Resort Parkway, (Cocoa Beach), 338–339 Beach), 349 110 Bern’s Steak House, Dux, 154 Radisson Riverwalk Hotel 327–328 Earl of Sandwich, 2, 137 (Tampa), 325 Biergarten, 133, 207 Emeril’s, 14, 150 Renaissance Orlando Resort Blackfin Seafood Grill & Bar, Enchanted Oak Tavern (and at SeaWorld, 11, 118 158 Alchemy Bar), 263 Reunion Resort & Club, 113 Black Swan, 148 Enzo’s on the Lake, 158 Ritz-Carlton Orlando, 120 B-Line Diner, 12, 14, 155–156 ESPN Club, 145 Riverview Hotel, 338 Boatwright’s Dining Hall, 144 Fare Fire-Eater’s Grill, 263 Royal Pacific Resort, 11, 119 Bob Marley—A Tribute 50’s Prime Time Café, 137 Saddlebrook Resort-Tampa, to Freedom, 152 Fishbones, 156 326 The Boheme, 157–158 Flying Fish Café, 143–144 Saratoga Springs Resort and Boma, 143 Four Green Fields, 329 Spa, 95 Bongo’s Cuban Cafe, Frappes North (Daytona Shades of Green on Walt 146–147 Beach), 350–351 Disney World Resort, 99 Brody’s Ice Cream Shoppe, Fulton’s Crab House, 14, 250 145–146 18_571532 Index.qxd 7/22/04 9:19 AM Page 372

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Garden Grill, 165 Mel’s Hot Dogs, 327 Roy’s Restaurant, 155–156 Golden Corral, 161 Mickey’s Backyard BBQ, 299 Rusty’s Seafood & Oyster Hard Rock Cafe, 151 Mikado Japanese Steak- Bar (Cocoa Beach), 339 Hemingway’s, 148 house, 12, 160 The Samba Room, 157 Hollywood & Vine Character Ming Court, 12–13, 156 San Angel Inn, 134 Dining, 165 Mise en Place, 328 Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Hollywood Brown Derby, 137 Mythos, 263 Restaurant, 140 House of Blues, 14, 147 1900 Park Fare, 165 Sharks Underwater Grill, 267 International Food and Film Nine Dragons, 133 Shells, 327 Festival, 250 Ocean Deck Restaurant & Shells (Daytona Beach), 349 Jiko—The Cooking Place, Beach Club (Daytona Siam Orchid, 157 144 Beach), 350 Sizzler Restaurant, 161 Jimmy Buffett’s Margarita- ‘Ohana, 145 Sommerfest, 135 ville, 14, 151–152 ‘Ohana Character Breakfast, Spoodles, 144 Julian’s Dining Room & 165 StarShip Dining Yacht, 328 Lounge (Daytona Beach), Pacino’s Italian Ristorante, Stonewood Tavern & Grill 349 14, 161 (Daytona Beach), 349 Kringla Bakeri og Kafe, 134 The Palm, 150–151 Sunshine Season Food Fair, La Coquina, 148 Panera Bread, 161–162 135 Le Cellier Steakhouse, 133 Pastamore Ristorante, 152 Tchoup Chop, 151 Le Provence, 160 Pebbles, 13, 149 Tempura Kiku, 132 Liberty Tree Tavern, 136, 165 Pecos Bills, 136 Teppanyaki Dining Room, Little Saigon, 163 Pirates Dinner Adventure, 132 Lombard’s Seafood Grille, 300 Tony’s Town Square 250 Planet Hollywood, 146 Restaurant, 136 L’Originale Alfredo di Roma, Plantation Room, 160–161 Top of the Palace Lounge, 130, 132 Plaza Restaurant, 136–137 12, 306 Lotus Blossom Café, 135 Ponderosa Steak House, 161 Toy Story Pizza Planet, 140 McDonald’s, 162 Portobello Yacht Club, 146 Tusker House, 140–141 McK’s Dublin Station (Day- Princess Storybook Universal Studio’s Classic tona Beach), 351 Breakfast, 165 Monster Cafe, 250 Maison & Jardin, 12, 160 Rainforest Cafe, 12, 140 Victoria & Albert’s, Mama Della’s, 151 Ran-Getsu of Tokyo, 14, 155 12, 141–142 Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Ristorante Francesco, 327 Wild Jacks, 157 Italiano, 137, 140 Rolando’s, 162–163 Wolfgang Puck Grand Café, The Mango Tree (Cocoa Romano’s Macaroni Grill, 147 Beach), 339 12, 149 Yachtsman Steakhouse, Manuel’s on the 28th, Rosario’s Ristorante (Day- 14, 142 12, 158 tona Beach), 351 Yakitori House, 135 Marrakesh, 132 Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Medieval Times, 299 Room, 14, 133–134